Kagame Secures Dominant Victory Amidst Restricted Opposition in Rwanda
TL;DR
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has won 99% of the vote in the recent presidential election, extending his nearly three-decade rule. The election, which saw his opponents receive less than 1% of the vote, was marked by allegations of human rights abuses and suppression of dissent. Kagame, who has been in power since the end of the 1994 genocide, could potentially remain in office until 2034 following changes to term limits.
- Rwanda's Kagame wins 99% of vote in election, as expected NBC News
- With Rivals Restricted, Kagame Looks Set for Another Term in Rwanda The New York Times
- Kagame’s Expected Election Landslide Disguises Growing Problems for Rwanda The Wall Street Journal
- Rwanda’s Besieged Opposition Lives in the Shadow of Paul Kagame Bloomberg
- Paul Kagame cements hold on Rwanda after election walkover Financial Times
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